Bike Taxi

Ola, Uber may book ride to court over ban on bike service in Delhi

The plan to go to court stems from the breakdown of talks between the drivers and aggregators and the Delhi government

Delhi bike taxi ban puts Swiggy and Zomato delivery partners in a fix

Although the order applies to taxi services only, companies claim their delivery partners have been unfairly targeted and issued challans by the police

Swiggy, Zomato flag 'misinterpretation' of bike-taxi ban order by Delhi RTO

Food delivery apps Swiggy and Zomato have complained to the Delhi government against challans being issued to their two-wheeler riders in the name of a ban on bike taxi services in the national capital. The food delivery platforms have also sought clarification from the government on the directive while claiming that there has been misinterpretation of the notice as the ban is applicable on bike taxi service providers. Swiggy in a letter to the government has said that food delivery riders are being fined up to Rs 15,000 in the garb of the ban on bike taxi services. "The recent changes in regulations on bike taxi services in Delhi have caused confusion and disruption to food/quick commerce delivery aggregators. Our delivery executives are being wrongly issued challans despite the notification being applicable only to bike taxi service providers," a Swiggy spokesperson told PTI. He said some of the challans issued to delivery executives are in excess of Rs 15,000. "This has ...

Delivery boys being harassed in Delhi: Swiggy, Zomato raises concern

Online food delivery platform Swiggy said the recent changes in regulations on bike taxi services in Delhi have caused confusion and disruption to their services, creating panic among executives

New Delhi city warns Uber, Ola on use of bike taxis, says official

As of Tuesday, bike taxis continue to be available for booking on Uber and Ola apps in New Delhi.

Delhi govt's decision to allow electric bike taxis to hit thousands: Uber

Uber Technologies Inc said on Friday plans by the local government in India's Delhi city to only allow electric vehicles to function as bike taxis would risk finishing off the sector

Uber says unfeasible EV mandates risk finishing off bike taxi sector

As Delhi govt mulls regulatory framework that will likely allow only EVs to function as bike taxis, Uber urged to initiate an industry dialogue so that one can arrive at joint path to electrification

Bike taxis seek time till 2025-26 for electric vehicle transition

Bike taxis do 10-12 million rides a week; one-fourth of these are in Delhi

TMS Ep374: Bike taxi ban, METRO Cash & Carry, markets, EPFO's new scheme

Why are states opposed to bike taxis? Will METRO Cash & Carry get scale under RIL? Where to invest in this range-bound market? What are the changes in EPFO's pension scheme? All answers here

Delhi govt plans to allow only electric two-wheelers to ply as bike taxis

The aggregator policy being finalised by the Delhi government proposes to allow only electric two-wheelers to ply as bike taxis, officials said on Tuesday. The aggregator policy for two-, three- and four-wheelers is in its final stages and will be rolled out soon, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Monday. A senior official said, "The aggregator policy, which is being finalised, plans to bring in norms to regularise these vehicles. The policy will make it mandatory for aggregators to on-board electric two-wheelers and encourage sustainable transportation, which is our focus. "The policy should be finalised soon but of course there will be a long route ahead." The Delhi government's Transport department has launched a crackdown against two-wheelers with private registration marks being used for commercial purposes. In a public notice, the department has cautioned bike taxis against plying in Delhi and warned that violations would make aggregators liable for a fine of up to R

Big blow to Rapido, Ola and Uber as Delhi govt bars bike services

Digital apps, engaging as an aggregator, will be charged a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh under Motor Vehicles Act

Delhi govt warns bike taxis for plying, says breach of Motor Vehicles Act

The Transport department has cautioned bike taxis against plying on the roads of Delhi, warning that it was a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, that would make aggregators liable for a fine of Rs 1 lakh. The use of two-wheelers for commercial purposes is in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The first offence could lead to a fine of Rs 5,000 while a second offence could incur a Rs 10,000 fine and imprisonment of up to a year, the department said in a public notice. The driver will also lose their licence for three months under the circumstances. The notice said some app-based companies are portraying themselves as aggregators in violation of the 1988 act. This will be punishable with a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court refused to grant relief to bike taxi aggregator Rapido against the Maharashtra government's refusal to grant licence to it. It had noted that amendments made to the Motor Vehicles Act in 2019 made it clear that aggregators can

Maharashtra ban on bike aggregators: SC refuses to grant relief to Rapido

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain an appeal filed by Rapido challenging the Maharashtra government's denial to grant two-wheeler bike taxi aggregator licence to the company

Rapido flays Maharashtra ban on bike aggregators, may challenge it

Bengaluru-based bike aggregator Rapido has slammed the Maharashtra govt's decision to ban such private aggregators and ride-pooling vehicles from plying, and said it will examine legal remedies

Bombay High Court rejects Rapido's plea over plying bike-taxi in Pune

Bombay High Court has rejected a petition by bike-taxi aggregator Rapido against Pune RTO's refusal to grant it a license for plying two and three-wheelers taxis

How bike taxis can ease urban mobility woes and boost the economy

Bike taxis provide affordable and flexible first-and last-mile connectivity solutions, can generate huge employment opportunities, boost the local economy, and reduce pressure on public transport

HC pulls up Maha govt for uncertainty over policy for permitting bike taxis

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rapped the Maharashtra government for its uncertainty on framing a policy permitting bike taxis in the state, and said it has to clarify its stand one way or the other. A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and S G Dige said the state government cannot keep the issue hanging over the fire and has to take a decision immediately. The bench was hearing a petition filed by Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, operator of Rapido bike taxi services in Pune and Mumbai, against a communication issued to it by the state government on December 29, 2022, refusing to allow them a bike taxi aggregator licence. Appearing for the government, Advocate General Birendra Saraf on Tuesday told the court that as on date, bike taxis are not allowed to ply, as the government has not issued any no policy or guidelines for the same. The government has in fact issued a show cause notice to one such aggregator company for plying bike taxis without licence. A ..

Bike taxi startup Rapido raises $52 mn to expand operations across India

With its latest round of funding, Rapido will be making strategic investments in innovations, technology, people, and supply

Bike-taxi firm Rapido gives shields to captains for social distancing

Rapido Shield will cover the captain's back and will make for a safety shield between the customer and the driver-partner.

Bike taxi and scooter rental firms back on the roads in several cities

Few of these companies are offering services like home delivery of sanitised vehicles, apart from sanitisation kits